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Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Release Date: 12/04/2023

Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney - A Tour To Help You Sleep

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney - A Tour To Help You Sleep Hop aboard for a soothing journey from the bustling town of Woburn to the historic spires of Oxford in this special episode of our podcast. We'll be taking a leisurely ride on the railways, exploring the picturesque landscapes and charming towns along the way. But beware, dear listeners! As we delve into Samuel Sidney's "Rides on railways," with its fascinating tidbits about English towns and cities, you might just find yourself lulled into a peaceful slumber. Don't worry, it's all part of the charm of our sleepy...

The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley I was worried picking what was supposedly the first post apocalyptic novel for this podcast, but it’s taking forever to get there and we pick up this week with out protagonist returning home with his sick friend, and a budding romance with the distractingly named young woman Idris. But Idris and Adrian’s noble mother does not approve of the match up and she has something up her sleeve. Both an interesting read and a boring on so I’m sure you will be asleep soon enough. Story (03:07) Find The Last Man by Mary...

Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt – Nightingales, Larks and More Oh My!

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt – Nightingales, Larks and More Oh My! We pick up with this listener favourite and learn the mating and nesting habits of several birds, including beloved songbirds like Nightingales, Skylarks and more. We learn how they migrate, about attempts to introduce some of the birds to new areas and the parenting habits of birds like plovers. A lot of cute stories in here, with the occasional darkness of true nature. tory (03:04) Find Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Pt 03 – Sleepy Stories of Parties and Scandal

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Pt 03 – Sleepy Stories of Parties and Scandal This week’s bedtime story for all ages picks up with our protagonist at a party at the house of his cousin’s husband’s mistress, and it is every bit as awkward as you expect. The story then moves to another party that’s awkward in its own way as he receives an invite to Gatsby’s house and is immersed in the middle of the bright and beautiful young things, where meeting the host is more challenging than expected. Stories of music, and excitement are one thing, but they won’t stop you...

The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills – Part 06. Athens and the Greek Colonies

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills – Part 06. Athens and the Greek Colonies We pick up in this week’s boring episode with Solon establishing the new rules of what we might call democracy in Athens, the resistance to the new way and the founding of the Greek colonies in Asia Minor. It’s a fascinating period of history, but as always I’m confident that the way I’m telling it will see you fast asleep very soon.. Story (02:56) Find The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to...

Night and Day by Virginia Woolf

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Night and Day by Virginia Woolf This is a meditative reading from Viginia Woolf’s classic novel at Katharine Hilbery and her mother are going through the process of compiling the letters and information for the biography of their great ancestor. We learn a lot about the family, but I’m sure I won’t keep you awake as we discuss Katheirne’s methods for organising paperwork and keeping her mother in line. We learn the shocking information that Katharine has a talent for mathematics right before the story moves to the activities of Mary Datchet and her flirtations with Ralph...

Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis We return to the popular non-fiction work, Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis which is just the recipe to help you sleep. We pick up learning about the glass produced in Ireland, the taxes and levies that wiped out the Irish glass industry, then move on to learning about novelty glasses, including popular yard glasses, which you can still find in certain pubs. Story (02:50) (01:32) Find Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis Supporting...

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne We continue this classic adventure on the frigate Abraham Lincoln as it passes from the Atlantic through the Straits of Magellan and into the Pacific Ocean. As we meet legendary harpooner Ned Land the ship searches for the mysterious and dangerous ‘Narwal’ only to find nothing. The ocean shows know sign of the ‘Unicorn’ as the crew searches from Japan to America. Eventually they decide to call off the search when they see something unbelievable. But it takes a long time to get there, so I doubt you’ll be awake for the...

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay We pick up this week learning about how private enterprise came up with the plan to save the English economy by exploiting the new frontiers of South America through forming the South Sea Company in 1711. Driven by the promise of ships full of gold coming from the native tribes of the New World a frenzy of speculation in stocks in the company drove stock values through the roof. However, the riches failed to materialise as Spain, in control of most of the New World would not allow free trade from their English rivals. But this...

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett In this sleepy time reading of The Secret Garden we pick up with Dickon and Mary in the garden, deciding whether poor Colin will be helped by some fresh air and sunshine. They decide to try persuade him to come out with them, but events take a turn when she’s too busy to visit Colin and the two of them have a fight. Events get tense in a funny way and play out for the best. But you should be asleep before Colin’s late-night temper tantrum puts their friendship at risk Story (02:56) Find The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson...

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Embark on a tranquil journey with our soothing podcast, where we delve into the pages of a timeless historical novel. Join our protagonist as he ventures beyond the monastery of his upbringing, seeking knowledge and wisdom.

A brief detour leads him into the serene embrace of a forest, where an unexpected encounter with a wandering friar unfolds. Yet, amidst the mystery and tension woven into this tale, rest assured, our gentle narration will guide you into a peaceful slumber before you know it.

Let the whispers of the story lull you into a restful night's sleep.

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SleepPhones, our exciting partnership

In our experience the best way to experience the bedtime stories of Sleepy Time Tales is with some type of headphone or earbud, but they can be cumbersome and uncomfortable.

So we’ve partnered SleepPhones, manufacturers of headphones designed specifically to sleep in! They use a thin speaker fitted to a comfortable headband and have options from the cost effective wired headphones to the convenient Bluetooth model and will work with Sleepy Time Tales to improve your night’s sleep. Use the below link to shop, and support Sleepy Time Tales

https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones

Sleepy Time Tales Merch and Stuff

I’ve been putting up a lot of new designs on Teepublic

Not all of the designs are Sleepy Time Tales branded, actually most aren’t, so you can support the podcast without needing to emblazon the logo on yourself. 😊

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Find Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

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· Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones

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